Anime NYC
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Anime NYC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Anime NYC
- Legal name
- Anime NYC
- Website
- https://animenyc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Anime NYC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Anime Convention Events
- NAICS
- Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beauty, Fashion & Pop-Culture Conventions (MPAGAFAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Awards Ceremonies & Recognition Events (MPAGAHAF)
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Where Anime NYC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Anime NYC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Badge/Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling convention badges in multiple tiers (ANYC+, 4-Day, Single Day, Kids Sunday) with prices ranging from $15 to $475, plus 8.875% New York sales tax. Also includes special event tickets for concerts, workshops, and meet & greets.
- Merchandise Sales: Official convention merchandise including apparel, accessories, pins, and vintage items sold through the official show store, both at-event and for vintage items via pre-order shipping.
- Exhibitor/Vendor Booth Fees: Revenue from exhibitor booth rentals in the exhibit hall and Artist Alley table fees for artists and creators.
- Afterparty Tickets: Ticketed afterparty events including Thursday kick-off, Friday, Saturday night events, and Sunday wrap party, with VIP and general admission tiers.
- Workshop Fees: Bang Zoom! Studios voice actor workshops with Participant tickets at $250 and Observer tickets at $100 per person.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | One time | ANYC+ Premium Badge |
| Subscription | One time | 4-Day Badge - Best Value |
| Subscription | One time | Single Day Thursday Badge |
| Subscription | One time | Single Day Friday Badge |
| Subscription | One time | Single Day Saturday Badge - Sold Out |
| Subscription | One time | Single Day Sunday Badge |
| Subscription | One time | Kids Sunday Badge |
| Subscription | One time | Club Ironmouse Concert Tickets |
| Subscription | One time | yama Concert Tickets |
| Subscription | One time | hololive SUPER KARAOKE PARTY Tickets |
| Subscription | One time | Afterparty Bundle |
| Subscription | One time | Bang Zoom! Voice Acting Workshops |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Anime NYC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Anime NYC is a four-day anime convention held at the Javits Center in New York City that sells tiered badges and tickets granting access to exhibit halls, Artist Alley, panel programming, special concerts, workshops, autograph and photo sessions, VTuber meet and greets, official afterparties, and on-site merchandise. The event is operated by LeftField Media and targets anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture fans with both consumer and industry programming.
Product overview
Anime NYC is the East Coast's largest anime convention held at the Javits Center in New York City (August 20-23, 2026), attracting 150K fans over four days. The event operates a tiered badge system (ANYC+, 4-Day, single-day, Kids Sunday) as its core product, supplemented by ticketed special events (Club Ironmouse concert, hololive Meet SUPER KARAOKE PARTY, yama concert, Big Apple Idol Fest, Maid Craft Cafe, four official afterparties) and add-on experiences (autograph sessions, VTuber meet & greets, Bang Zoom! workshops). The exhibition floor features the main Exhibit Hall with publishers and vendors, Artist Alley for independent creators, Gaming & Community Hall, Destination Cosplay area, Japanese Food Court, and the new Family Zone presented by Scholastic. Programming spans 150+ hours of panels, screenings, and special events with voice actor and creator guests. Accessibility services include ASL interpretation, quiet rooms, and mobility accommodations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Convention Badges
Quantifiable outcome
- 150,000 fans attend annually from around the world
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Anime NYC
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Anime NYC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Anime NYC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- X Tracks Licensing SummitsflagshipPartnership to create the Anime NYC & X Tracks Licensing Summit - the first executive forum devoted to anime, manga, gaming, and Asian pop culture licensing. Focused on the business side of the industry.
- Japan SocietycoreOfficial non-profit partner of Anime NYC. Founded in NYC in 1907, Japan Society focuses on bringing Japan and New York closer together through art, culture, education, and anime. Japan Society offers discounted memberships, tickets, and complimentary tickets for select events to Anime NYC attendees. The partnership supports year-round anime and Japanese culture programming at the Society's location at 333 East 47th Street.
- LeftField MediacoreParent event company and creator of Anime NYC. LeftField Media is a boutique event company made up of dedicated fans and experienced convention organizers. The company also produces Anime Frontier, Awesome Con, Rose City Comic Con, and Romancing Portland. Part of the Clarion Events family.
- hololive ProductionflagshipJapanese VTuber agency hosting multiple events at Anime NYC 2026 including SUPER KARAOKE PARTY: SUMMER♡WAVE @ NYC concert, live streams at booth #1710, and Petit Greetings meet & greets with talents including Ninomae Ina'nis, Cecilia Immergreen, and others. Major draw for VTuber fan demographic.
- Bang Zoom! StudioscoreLeading audio post-production studio specializing in anime, animation, and video game localization. Partnering with Anime NYC to provide Voice Actor Art of Auditioning Workshops taught by Casting Director Mami Okada, CSA. Workshops held during convention on Thursday and Friday, August 20-21.
- CrunchyrollflagshipMajor anime streaming platform and sponsor of Anime NYC. Listed as a prominent sponsor with logo placement on the website.
- ScholasticflagshipFamily Zone presented by Scholastic - New for 2026, a dedicated space designed for children ages 0-12 with interactive experiences, hands-on activities, and giveaways. Scholastic branding on the family-friendly programming.
- Connections HousingcoreOfficial hotel booking partner for Anime NYC. Manages hotel block with guaranteed lowest rates, hotel loyalty rewards points eligibility, no hidden fees, and no contract required. Provides attendees with accommodations near the Javits Center.
- SpotHerominorOfficial parking reservations partner for Anime NYC. Provides convenient and affordable parking reservations near the Javits Center through their app and website.
- Project NutypeminorOfficial Thursday kick-off afterparty partner for Anime NYC 2026. Event at Slate NYC on August 20, 8PM-2AM featuring DJs and entertainment.
- Plus Ultra EntertainmentminorOfficial Friday afterparty partner for Anime NYC 2026. Event at HK Hall on August 21, 8:30PM-2:30AM with VIP amenities including complimentary drink, swag item, and donut bar.
- Senpai SquadminorOfficial Saturday afterparty partner for Anime NYC 2026. Event featuring gaming consoles, live visuals, and DJ performances. VIP includes balcony access and exclusive merch.
- Moonies ClubminorOfficial Sunday wrap party partner for Anime NYC 2026. Annual closing event at Hotel Chantelle on August 23, 6PM-1AM.
- Wota Sans FrontieresminorEvent production organization serving as champion for Big Apple Idol Fest. Founded in 2025, dedicated to running quality Japanese idol-culture centric events throughout North America.
- Ito EnminorSponsor of the Ito En Tranquili-TEA Lounge at Anime NYC. Located in Room 1C04-05, providing a dedicated quiet space for fans to recharge away from the convention floor.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Anime NYC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Anime Expo: The largest anime convention in North America, held annually in Los Angeles. Direct peer to Anime NYC in format, audience (anime/J-pop fans), and exhibitor base (Crunchyroll, Aniplex, VIZ Media, Kodansha, etc.).
- Anime Frontier: Anime convention in Chicago produced by the same parent company, LeftField Media. Sister event that replicates Anime NYC's programming model in another US geography.
- Otakon: Long-running East Coast anime convention (originally in DC, now in Maryland) targeting the same anime/Japanese pop-culture fan base with comparable panels, exhibitors, and ticketed special events.
- Anime Boston: Annual anime convention held in Boston. Direct competitor for Northeast US anime fans with overlapping exhibitor/publisher participation and tiered badge model.
- Awesome Con: Pop-culture convention in Washington DC produced by the same parent (LeftField Media / Clarion Events). Sibling event with shared operational infrastructure and overlapping fan base.
- Crunchyroll Expo: Anime-focused convention operated by Crunchyroll (a flagship sponsor of Anime NYC). Comparable tiered badge model, publisher-driven exhibitor floor, and anime fan audience.
Broad incumbents
- New York Comic Con (NYCC): The flagship US pop-culture convention held annually at Javits Center (same venue as Anime NYC). Broader scope (comics, film, TV, gaming) but competes for the same NY-based pop-culture attendees and exhibitor dollars.
- MCM London Comic Con: Major multi-genre pop-culture convention series in the UK with growing anime/Japanese content presence. Comparable large-scale fan convention model with tiered ticketing.
Regional players
- Sakura-Con: Anime convention held annually in Seattle by the Anime Northwest community. Comparable format and audience but serves the Pacific Northwest rather than the East Coast.
- AnimeJapan: Japan's largest dedicated anime trade and consumer event held at Tokyo Big Sight. Comparable format and exhibitor base (Japanese publishers, studios, VTuber agencies), but serves the Japanese domestic market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Anime NYC leadership team
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Profiles3 records
Anime NYC funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Anime NYC M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Anime NYC
What does Anime NYC do?
Anime NYC is a four-day anime convention held at the Javits Center in New York City that sells tiered badges and tickets granting access to exhibit halls, Artist Alley, panel programming, special concerts, workshops, autograph and photo sessions, VTuber meet and greets, official afterparties, and on-site merchandise. The event is operated by LeftField Media and targets anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture fans with both consumer and industry programming.
Is Anime NYC a public or private company?
Anime NYC is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Anime NYC founded?
Anime NYC was founded in 2016.
Where is Anime NYC based?
Anime NYC is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Anime NYC make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Badge/Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are merchandise Sales, exhibitor/Vendor Booth Fees, afterparty Tickets and workshop Fees.
Who are Anime NYC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Anime Expo, Anime Frontier, Otakon, Anime Boston, Awesome Con and Crunchyroll Expo. Broad incumbents are New York Comic Con (NYCC) and MCM London Comic Con. Regional players are Sakura-Con and AnimeJapan.
Does Anime NYC have an API?
No public API is recorded for Anime NYC.
What industry is Anime NYC in?
Anime NYC's product category is Anime Convention Events. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAFAG, Beauty, Fashion & Pop-Culture Conventions, with a secondary code of MPAGAHAF, Awards Ceremonies & Recognition Events. Its NAICS code is 711 and its SIC code is 7900.